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Ever wondered how some of the world’s most iconic and luxurious international brands came about to Australia? The incredible saga of Dior in Australia started when the first presentation of a Dior collection outside mainland France took place in 1948 with a parade in partnership with David Jones was organized – David Jones was the first Australian department store buyer of Christian Dior making fashion history 65 years ago.

Mother’s day is just around the corner, so what better time to appreciate all the pearls of wisdom that mums around the world have passed down to us over the years. Here are the top five beautydecrees that we’re glad we listened to - Or wish we had!

Every bride aspires to look picture perfect on her special day. Whether doing your makeup yourself or having it done professionally, there are some essential beauty tips you'll need to know. BECCA Cosmetics Founder Rebecca Morrice-Williams shares her comprehensive tips on bridal beauty to have you looking and feeling gorgeous on your wedding day.

Mini moisturisers, purse-size fragrances, new product trials… Who doesn’t love a little extra something? Beauty sampling is the latest phenomenon sweeping around the world, with speciality companies organising regular product drops for loyal customers to try and test… at a fraction of the price of the real deal. These sampling services package up new and customised samples and then send them straight to your door to let you try before you buy.

BECCA Perfectors™ are a unique collection of complexion and beauty accessories that provide solutions for beauty dilemmas to help you achieve the perfect finish for your look. Perfectors were born from the raved Shimmering Skin Perfector – one of BECCA’s most famed Perfectors now inducted into the InStyle Magazine Best Beauty Buys Hall of Fame.

Napoleon has covered all bases (literally!) to ensure true complexion perfection. Whether you like a compact powder foundation, a liquid mineral formula with SPF, or a matte liquid finish, you’re covered.

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It's one thing to get your makeup picture-perfect during racing season, but quite another to make it last past sunset. Here’s your ultimate guide for track-side makeup that goes the distance.

A bold lip is the standout accessory this season – The beauty equivalent of the little black dress, without the all too often hefty price tag. Thankfully, there’s a shade for every woman, but finding the right one can prove more difficult than simply plucking the prettiest one off the shelf.

Napoleon says: “Pretty Preppy”. Inspired by Fashion’s love of classic, Ivy league cool, Napoleon’s NEW colour direction is Pretty Preppy.  It’s all about enviably radiant skin, almost natural lashes, a flirty flush of blush and a pretty pink lip.

If there’s one makeup trend to sit up and take note of this season, it’s the indigo eye. From purplish-blue hues to eye-popping aqua, blue eye makeup has been making a serious impact backstage at the autumn/winter 2013 shows, leaving little doubt that blue is the hue of the 2013.